The Packing List: Longyearbyen

This was the duffel I decided to bring along on my monthlong sabbatical. The backpack straps let me sling it across the front of my body to counterbalance the Mystery Ranch Commuter Zen pack I wore on my back, and the side compartments kept all my film and cameras readily accessible without having to unzip the whole bag.

This was my main backpack throughout the trip and now that I’m back home it’s still the only one I use. The front velcro pouch has a built-in lanyard and side-access zipper that lets you swing the pack around and unlock a door or grab your passport without having to take the bag off completely. This was huge since I usually had my hands full with a ton of stuff, especially at the airport.

This is the first digital camera I’ve owned and I love it so far. On the trip I mostly shot film during the day, and then as soon as it got dark or I wanted to capture the interior of a bar or restaurant, I switched to the Fuji X100F. It’s super-sleek and easy to use. Definitely a great place to start if you’re new to shooting digital.

Threw this on the Fuji X100F before I left and I was stoked on how it held up. It’s slim enough to easily tuck beneath a jacket hood, and the perfect length to wrap around your wrist when you need a shorter leash. By far my favorite camera strap I’ve used.